Longmont-area things to do for April 26

Posted:
04/26/2014 01:00:00 AM MDT

Updated:
04/26/2014 07:46:17 AM MDT

(Times-Call file)

Today

• Firestone is hosting the 13th annual Cleanup Day and Food Drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Firestone Public Works facility, 7500 Pine Cone Ave., Firestone. Community members can dispose of unwanted household debris and bring in non-perishable food items to donate to the Carbon Valley Help Center. Also enjoy a free pancake breakfast or hot dog or hamburger lunch. No electronic will be accepted. For information on the event and what items will be accepted, call 303-833-3544 or go to ci.firestone.co.us.

• L.I.F.T Off Aviation Day is from 9 a.m. to noon at Silver Creek High School, 4901 Nelson Road, Longmont. Leans about airplanes, try a simulator and see an airplane engine. Many aviation organization will be on hand to answer questions. Go to facebook.com/liftoffaviationday.

• The 17th annual Arbor Day and Earth Day Celebration is from 10 a.m. to noon at Erie Community Park, 450 Powers St. Free seedlings and information will be available as well as refreshments, prizes, crafts, and more. Go to erieco.gov.

• The Longmont YMCA is hosting a free Healthy Kids Day at 10 a.m. at Longs Peak Middle School, 1500 14th Ave., Longmont. Enjoy arts, crafts and tips on how to develop a healthy routine. Go to longmontymca.org.

• The Firestone American Legion, 870 First St., is having a grand re-opening at noon. Enjoy a free lunch, a World War II Vehicle, and a presentation. The event will be followed by the scholarship fund raiser dinner. Call 303-833-2275 or email info@americanlegion1985.org

• Echo Brewing, 5969 Iris Parkway #C, Frederick, is hosting a professional slackline competition from 1 to 4 p.m. The brewery will also be celebrating it's anniversary from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with live music and food trucks. Go to echobrewing.com.

• Jensen Guitar Company, 350 Main St., Longmont, presents Skanson and Hansen in concert at 7 p.m. The duo performs 60s and 70s tunes, classical and original pieces. There is a suggested donation of $10.

Upcoming

•The Spirit of Flight Center, 2650 S. Main St., #A, Erie, is hosting at quilt show from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Cost is $5.

•Lifetree Cafe, 9775 Ute Highway 66, Longmont, is holding a discussion on myths about happiness and life at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 27. The program is titled "Life's Myths: What You Believe That's Wrong." Contact Donna Smith at 303-776-8771 or LifetreeCafe@fclc.org. Go to Lifetreecafe.com.

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